Delta, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Keokuk County / Delta / Zip Codes

Delta cost of living score
73.5
Less expensive
26.5% lower
than the US average
8.2% lower
than the Iowa average
Delta, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.5% lower than the U.S. average and 8.2% higher than the average for Iowa.

Delta, IA

Housing costs in Delta?
A typical home costs $87,100, which is 74.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 55.3% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Delta costs $710 per month, which is 50.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 31.0% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Delta?
To live comfortably in Delta, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $16,560 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Delta?
Living in Delta, IA is quite affordable. The cost of living index is very low compared to the national average. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living in Delta is 6 points lower than the national average and 4 points lower than the Iowa state average. Housing costs are particularly attractive in Delta where the median home value is 8% lower than the national median home value and 11% lower than the Iowa median home value. Basic utilities such as electricity, water, and gas are also quite affordable at 12% below the national average. With these low prices, it's no wonder that so many people are drawn to this rural town.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDeltaIowaUnited States
  73.580.1100.0
  90.594.4100
  117.0108.2100.0
  16.655.4100.0
  $87,100$194,900$338,100
  101.6%98.5%100.0%
  74.571.4100.0
  82.496.3100.0

   100=National Average

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